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Old 11-02-2012, 09:16 AM
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It would make too much sense to move the boat before a HUUUGE storm ...Don`t worry those insurance claim will just be spread out to the rest of us.. nothing to see here
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Old 11-02-2012, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by machloosy
That sucks so much man. Thoughts and prayers to you all
Thanks for prayers, people always appreciate them. Now it's time to chainsaw this Locust tree off my Cigarette & see what is what.
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Old 11-02-2012, 10:28 AM
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Just because everyone on here is a boat weirdo doesn't mean everyone else is.....

Sometimes there's just too much $hit to do....
Prepare house, business, family, figuring out work & school schedules.
The boat may be an afterthought to many....or like someone else already mentioned.
Call the marina up, request a haul out......but the marinas are swamped & can't get it out!

Realistically what is plan B when they inform you it will not get hauled out?
There isn't one.....I work heavy construction & could probably muster the resources to make something happen within reason.....even that would be a stretch.
What does the average white collar person do other than add some lines & call up to make sure their ins policy is current.

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Old 11-02-2012, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Comanche3Six
Thanks for prayers, people always appreciate them. Now it's time to chainsaw this Locust tree off my Cigarette & see what is what.

Man I feel for ya.

I hope it's all repairable and you can keep on with'em. Grab a beer and try and to remember at least you and your fam are ok.

Best of luck bud.
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Old 11-02-2012, 10:33 AM
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Sorry to see that.
It does not look as if that many boats were still in the water thanks to winter haul out.

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Old 11-02-2012, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by GoFastScott
Well, I know down here in S Florida many people don't take the warnings seriously.
I can see that for sure. But this storm, it was obvious from SPACE that this storm was something incredible. Blowing it off is just foolish.
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Old 11-02-2012, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Comanche3Six
Mine were out.
Sucks.

I left my boat at the marina (on the trailer). The only other place I could have taken it was my parents, which did cross my mind. If I had, it would be under a 45 ft pine tree right now...crushed. But it did just fine at the marina.

I don't think anyone had an idea how high the storm surge was going to be. I took a calculated gamble keeping it by the water, and it paid off. Not everyone was as lucky as me. Good luck to everyone w/damage to property. My family had some, to the house and business, but we consider ourselves lucky.

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Originally Posted by Comanche3Six
Mine were out.
Oh man, not the FireFox??? So sorry to see this!! Hope you guys are OK.

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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
It would make too much sense to move the boat before a HUUUGE storm ...Don`t worry those insurance claim will just be spread out to the rest of us.. nothing to see here
Is that your nature to only think of yourself in a time like this . For Gods sake man at least save your comments till after the shock has passed .
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Old 11-02-2012, 11:21 AM
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I would think most people would be thinking about protecting family,friends and neighbors before thinking about saving the boat.. Then after all is done then yes see if something can be done.. Unless you have actually lived thru a major hurricane you have no idea the chaos that it brings in the days before..
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